Extra Security Added to Social Security Website

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has added an extra layer of security when someone interacts with them online using the “my Social Security” suite of services.

As of now “my Social Security” account holders are required to use their cell phone, in addition to their username and password, as an additional authentication factor during online registration and every sign in.

Social Security has implemented this multi factor authentication (MFA) to comply with Executive Order 13681, which...